Pet Photography Competition and Exhibit
Local photographers, professionals and amateurs alike, hang their pet portraits in the Village for seven weeks and compete for cash. Free to walk through while you are out there anyway.
More at Peddler's Village
First Fridays at Peddler's Village Restaurants
Village restaurants run discounted plates on the first Friday of the month. Buttonwood Grill, Earl's New American and Cock 'n Bull all take part. Walk it off after.
Scarecrows in the Village
Seven weeks of homemade scarecrows along the Village paths, built by anyone who entered by early September. Free to walk, and voting for a favorite is part of it. Weekends draw the crowds.
Murder Mystery Dinner: 'Til Death Do Us Part
A wedding-themed whodunit over dinner, run with a professional cast that pulls the whole room into it. Two and a half hours, ticketed, and these tend to sell out ahead of the date.
Around the same time
Young Frankenstein
Mel Brooks's 1974 monster comedy runs for a week at the Lancaster Avenue art house. Showtimes change day to day.
Friday live music at Animated Brewing
Local artists play the Mount Airy Road taproom every Friday. The brewery does not post set times ahead, so check the taproom page or call before you drive out.
Crafts and Games Week
Story times pause for a week and the Junior Room fills with crafts and games instead, open 10 to 4 each day. All ages, drop in, no registration.
